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When you're done using one of our Windows 8.1 compuers it is important to log out. This will help to ensure both your privacy, and allow for the next person to sign in with their Do Space account. So, when you're done with your session, click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner, then look for the person icon in the upper-right of the start screen. Click that icon, then select Sign out....

Last week I talked about the Mobility Center in Windows and it's importance when it comes to presenting. This week it's the Mac's turn. When it comes to the Mac, the key is a little known do not disturb feature hiding under Notifications. To find it open System Preferences and then click Notifications. Next, in the Do Not Disturb tab, check "When mirroring to TVs and projectors." From this...

In an effort to increase accessibility to technology, Do Space and communication experts at the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) have worked together to ensure several high-end communication apps are available to test at Do Space including TouchChat HD, DynaVox Compass, Proloquo2go, Go Talk Now, Assistive Chat, and Verbally. MMI is a federally designated University Center of Excellence for...

When hooking up your Windows laptop to a projection system for a presntation there are a few things you should always keep in mind. For example, no one needs to know when you get new e-mail. They're also not interested in your screensaver. And lastly, if your laptop goes to sleep during the presentation things may completely fall apart, especially when it comes to the projection...

Hello Omaha! As you may know, Do Space - this one of kind community tech space built just for Omaha - launched on November 7th. Since then, we've seen over 15,000 visitors, and over 800 people have attended Do Space programs and events. Our Grand Opening weekend alone, we saw over 3,700 people visiting the space to check out this unique project! In the short time we've been open, we've seen...

We have two great 3D printers; the UPrint SE Plus and the Dimension sst 1200es. With these you can print almost anything you can think of but there are some limitations you should know before you begin. The only material available for these printers is ABS plastic. This plastic is hard and pretty ridged which is why it’s used to make amazing things like Legos. If you want to make something...

Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Benjamin Franklin; they all had workshops where they could tinker, invent and go through the process of trial and error with their ideas. We usually think of these workshops being reserved for a special few, but technology (as always) is giving people access to workshops that past inventors would have loved. And these workshops also have a new name:...

The statement, “I wish we had/there was a (insert invention)” happens thousands of times every day. While most of those gripes are simply garden-variety frustrations, some of them are pretty insightful and might need a solution. And an app is a great way to do it. With an app, you get to dive into code, learn about graphic design and think about user interfaces (UI) and user experiences...

Do Space is pleased to accept guest posts from the Omaha community. We want to hear your stories about technology news, community projects, as well as how you use Do Space. Anyone can submit a guest blog for Do Space to review and share. What guidelines should I follow when submitting a guest blog? ● Your blog should be more than 250 words ● Include a short biography and photo of yourself...

The folks over at Make Magazine have written a wonderful article on the difference between the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino. Here's a sample: Here at Make: we see new, ingenious projects from our community every day. Many of these projects are made possible with the use of development boards. However, if you’re new to the whole idea, it can be confusing to parse out the differences between...